Yeah, on the one hand, independence of all institutions and especially ivy-leagues is of the utmost important. But like, I've always done better in the workplace than in the school environment.

Does anyone think that a degree from Harvard says more about what you know than who you know? I suppose for certain careers, particularly perhaps research or writing/ideas/think tanks, a 4.0 GPA plus increasing distinctions / PHD work etc. is important.

But for just like working in business?